Welcome back! I hope you all had a lovely half term and managed to spend some time together doing something you enjoy.

A huge thank you for your generous donations to the Alton Food Bank at last Thursday’s Harvest celebration. I was so disappointed to miss it, but I’ve heard that the children were absolutely amazing – speaking their lines beautifully and singing with real gusto!

Although the weather has been cold this week, we have been lucky that it has stayed dry, which has meant the children have enjoyed plenty of time outside. One highlight for me was watching some of our Year 5 and 6 children playing a football match at lunchtime. Their sportsmanship was brilliant to see — congratulating each other on goals and saves — and the match ended with a phenomenal 9–9 draw!

It has been wonderful to see the children back in school for over a week now and already so engaged in their learning. Thank you for the positive start you have given them with routines and readiness—it really does make a difference.

What a brilliant Sports Day we’ve had! While it may not have been quite what we originally planned—with the Rec sadly out of action—you wouldn’t have known it from the smiles, cheers and fabulous atmosphere on our school grounds this morning.

It’s been a busy and exciting time at school! Many of our classes are currently practising for Sports Day – there’s a real buzz of energy around PE lessons, as the children prepare for their events.